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The Lab School

514 E ARGONNE DR, St Louis MO 63122 · License #001804533 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 63 childrenAges 3 yr – 6 yrLast inspected Dec 8, 2025
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Director
Stark, Teri M * Stark, Teri M
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514 E ARGONNE DR, St Louis MO 63122 · Directions

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  • Licensed for 63 children
1
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Missouri DESE
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.2
Missouri average
1.9

Inspection history & violations

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood
Dec 8, 2025 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 9, 2025 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 25, 2024 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 11, 2024 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 5, 2024 — COMPLIANCE MONITORING
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.

    The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.

Jul 10, 2023 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 10, 2023 — COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (C) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license.

    The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jenny Donnelly, Rachel Burke, Melinda Davis, Jen Dolde, Jan Erdman, Laura Hoeferkamp, Melissa Peters, Mary Murphy, Melissa Reiter and Director Teri Stark within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

    The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately five inches at the gate of the play area.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 1. states: A fenced outdoor play area shall be available on or adjoining the day care property. The play area shall be located so it is convenient and the children can gain access to it without hazard. For facilities initially licensed after the effective date of these rules or for the installation of new fences in existing facilities, the fence shall be at least forty-two inches (42") high. An outdoor play area used exclusively for school-age children shall not be required to have a fence. Fences shall be constructed to prevent children from crawling or falling through or becoming entrapped.

    The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the outdoor space did not adjoin the child care property - the space was located adjoining the building, however the children had to travel outside the outdoor play area to get to the play area. The children exit the building through the main door to get to the outdoor play place, and they walk along the sidewalk that adjoins the parking lot, to their outdoor play place.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.

    The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate CPR certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (T) states: The licensee shall have documentation on file at the facility of current certification in age-appropriate first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for a sufficient number of child care staff to ensure that there is one (1) caregiver at the facility for every twenty (20) children in the licensed capacity. At least one (1) caregiver with current certification in age-appropriate first aid and CPR must be on site at all times when children are present. The training shall be certified by a nationally-recognized organization, such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or an equivalent certification, include an in-person skills assessment, and be approved by the department.

    The requirements for first aid/CPR were not met as evidenced by there was no documentation on file showing completion of age-appropriate first aid certification for the requested/licensed capacity.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.122 · 5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports (1) (D) states: The medical examination report form shall be supplied by the department or the facility may use its own form if it contains all the information on the department’s form. The Medical Examination Report for Caregivers and Staff form, revised 2021, is incorporated by reference in this rule, as published by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.

    Medical examination report form did not contain all required information as evidenced by Maryclare Stephens medical report did not have the yes/no box checked which states: on this specified date I examined this patient. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, this patient is in good physical and emotional health and free of contagious disease.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (C) states: Name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency when the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian cannot be reached;

    One child(ren) records did not include address of another individual who might be reached in an emergency.

  • Violation

    5 CSR 25-500.222 · 5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (D) states: Name and phone number of the family physician, hospital, or both, to be used in an emergency;

    One child(ren) records did not include telephone number of family physician or hospital.

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 5, 2024 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 10, 2023 inspection noted: “The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Jenny Donnelly, Rachel Burke, Melinda Davis, Jen Dolde, Jan Erdman, Laura Hoeferkamp, Melissa Peters…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on Jul 9, 2026 · Source records · Report an error